r/windows is a subreddit with 384k members. The community frequently discusses windows, annoying, tools, looking for, and app, and they frequently recommend/review browser, pdf viewer, and youtube downloader, and the most common flair used is discussion, concept / design, news, feature, and meta.
This is not a tech support subreddit, use r/WindowsHelp or r/TechSupport to get help with your PC.
Welcome to the largest unofficial community for Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular desktop computer operating system!
Popular Topics in r/windows
#1
Windows
90 posts
#2
Annoying
50 posts
#3
Tools
23 posts
#4
Looking For
16 posts
#5
App
9 posts
#6
Windows 11
7 posts
#7
Windows File Explorer
4 posts
#8
Updates
3 posts
#9
Worst
3 posts
#10
Windows Explorer
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/windows
Browser
34 reviews
#1
Microsoft
4.2★ from 9 reviews
#2
Mozilla
4.1★ from 7 reviews
#3
Google
4.0★ from 6 reviews
Pdf Viewer
28 reviews
#1
Sumatra PDF
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
PDF-XChange
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Drawboard PDF
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Youtube Downloader
17 reviews
#1
youtube-dl
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
JDownloader
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
4K Video Downloader
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/windows
#1
Discussion
: "The PS5 can now emulate Windows 7"
14 posts
#2
Concept / Design
: "What version of windows is this judging by the buttons?"
10 posts
#3
News
: "It was on this day in 2009 that Microsoft officially released the glorious Windows 7"
7 posts
#4
Feature
: "Windows 7 could draw a map of your home network. I'd love to have this back."
3 posts
#5
Meta
: "Found these renders in a Very old harddrive"
2 posts
#6
Suggestion for Microsoft
: "...any way Outlook/Windows can not change font mid email reply?"
2 posts
#7
Humor
: "Totally Safe To Update Drivers ✌️"
2 posts
#8
Official News
: "What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined"
1 post
#9
App
: "Meet the new Photos app on Windows 11"
1 post
Member Growth in r/windows
Yearly
+33k members(9.5%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026